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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.18, 487.51 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.18, 487.51 and 222.21 is: 333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.18 : 487.51 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.18/487.51 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.18x = 487.51 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.18x = 108,326.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,326.05/325.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.13

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